The main aims of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge is to encourage young people to live healthy lifestyles, free from alcohol, tobacco & other drug use by delivering substance messages & activities to youth, parents & communities. The challenge is for students to create and be involved in their own production from conceptualisation through to the final live performance, in front of an audience of their peers, families and community members. With dedication and enthusiasm any student can be part of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge. This is a motto Bathurst PCYC endeavours to uphold. Some of the benefits are as below:
 

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YOUNG PEOPLE WILL BE LIVING HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES.

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THEY WILL BE BETTER INFORMED ABOUT DRUG USE AND PREVENTION, AND WILL EXPERIENCE ALTERNATIVES TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

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COMMUNITES WILL BECOME MORE CLOSELY KNIT IN MUTUAL SUPPORT FOR THE TEAM AND FOR OUR YOUTH.

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SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY GROUPS BENEFIT FROM A STRONGER SENSE OF SCHOOL PRIDE AND A POSITIVE PROFILE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP SKILLS IN MANY AREAS, SUCH AS:

Production Management                                       Stage Management
Fundraising                                                          Dance
Drama                                                                 Costume Design
Set Design & Construction                                    Lighting & Sound
Media Liaison                                                      Video Production
Interpretation of Music                                         Hair & Make-Up
Directing                                                             Analysis & Problem Solving

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STUDENTS WILL ENHANCE THEIR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BY GAINING EXPERIENCE IN LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK, AND BY MAKING A COMMITMENT, THUS EXPERIENCING INCREASED SELF-ESTEEM AND A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT.

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